facility · 6 meetings
Orange Airport
Mentions
- Site CC lease approved
- Subject of a deferred motion about instrument landing system options.
- Location of the lease over part of Hangar F approved in closed session.
- Closed-session decision to keep charging rental for airport hangar ground land.
- Road and land classification changes linked to the runway extension.
- Location of the emergency helicopter retrieval base to be named Glenn Taylor Hangar.
Decisions
Orange Active Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan exhibited
Council placed the draft Orange Active Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan on community exhibition for a minimum of 28 days.
Could affect walking and cycling routes, footpath upgrades and future transport priorities.
Orange Open Space and Recreation Strategy exhibited
Council placed the Orange Open Space and Recreation Strategy and Implementation Plan on public exhibition for at least 28 days.
Shapes future parks, open space and recreation investment across Orange.
Orange Airport Site CC lease extended
Council approved a lease of Site CC at Orange Airport for five years plus three further five-year terms.
Important for airport operations, business use and long-term site management.
Orange airport ILS proposal deferred
Council deferred consideration of investigating an instrument landing system at Orange Airport to the next Airport Community Committee meeting.
Pushes the airport weather/landing technology discussion to a later advisory forum before any further action.
Churchill Avenue sewer works approved
Council resolved to proceed under section 67(2) of the Local Government Act with sewer-related works on 13 private properties between 40 and 64 Churchill Avenue, Orange.
Affects nearby property owners and may involve service interruptions or property access works.
Sports precinct lighting contract and staging approved in Closed Meeting
Council authorised the CEO to contract Zauner Constructions for Orange Sports Precinct lighting components, including athletics track lighting and sports field lighting, and approved additional footings/cabling for John Davis Stadium to support 1,400 lux at extra cost.
Directly affects a major sporting facility and future lighting standard, with implications for community sport and council spending.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan placed on exhibition
The Blayney Cabonne Orange Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2030 was placed on public exhibition for at least 28 days.
Invites community feedback on accessibility and inclusion priorities affecting local services and public spaces.
Airport-area road land to be classified and registered
Council agreed to proceed with subdivision plan registration for roads affected by the airport runway extension and to classify all newly created lots as Operational Land.
This supports land administration linked to airport infrastructure changes.
Orange Sports Precinct field lighting tender deferred
In closed session, Council deferred consideration of Tender F4502-1 for field lighting at the Orange Sports Precinct.
This may delay part of the sports precinct project timeline.
Airport committee recommendation adopted
Council acknowledged the Airport Community Committee report, accepted its recommendation, and adopted the remaining minutes. The key outcome was naming the emergency helicopter retrieval base at Orange Airport the Glenn Taylor Hangar.
Affects airport facilities and public recognition of a local site, with possible implications for emergency operations and signage.
Local transport forum recommendations adopted
Council acknowledged the Local Transport Forum report and adopted multiple transport changes, including a no standing zone extension on Buckland Drive, new no stopping signs at Summer Street East/Park Street and Park Street/Icely Road, a stop sign and line at Hamer Street, traffic counters on Cox Avenue, a school-timed no parking zone at Canobolas School, and approval for the Tour of Orange cycling event on 16-17 May 2026.
Changes parking, road safety and event arrangements across several local streets and near a school.
Topics
Open forum admitted late items
Council agreed to consider two late items: a rescission notice on Orange Sports Precinct field lighting and a notice of motion about amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act.
Shows council flexibility in adding urgent public items to the agenda.
Confidential discussion on sports precinct tender
The meeting went into closed session to consider confidential information on Orange Sports Precinct field lighting tender matters before public resolutions were made.
Commercially sensitive procurement matters were considered out of public view.
Airport hangar ground land rental
In closed session, Council resolved to continue charging rental for airport hangar ground land under the current Fees and Charges.
Affects airport tenants and commercial users at Orange Airport.
Orange Sports Precinct and Conservatorium/Planetarium update
Council acknowledged an update report. The CEO advised the conservatorium cannot open separately while the planetarium remains incomplete because the whole building requires an occupation certificate.
Residents waiting for these facilities should expect opening to depend on completion of the entire building.
Airport naming at Orange Airport
The emergency helicopter retrieval base is to be named the Glenn Taylor Hangar in honour of Glenn Taylor.
Relevant to airport users, emergency services and residents following local aviation infrastructure changes.
Traffic and parking changes across Orange
The forum endorsed a range of parking and intersection controls, including no standing and no stopping restrictions, a stop sign change, and school drop-off restrictions.
Will affect how motorists, parents and nearby residents use the roads in the affected areas.
Tour of Orange cycling race approval
Council approved the AusCycling Orange Tour Cycling Race for 16 and 17 May 2026 subject to conditional approval.
May affect road access, event traffic and local businesses during the race weekend.
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